Date: 09 Dec 2025
Storm Bram – Status Orange Weather Warning for Donegal this afternoon and A Status Red Marine Storm Warning now in place!
With a Status Orange Wind warning now in place for the entire country, Storm Bram is set to bring “very strong to gale force” winds.
Updated Met Éireann warnings for Donegal
A Status Yellow Wind Warning is currently in place Valid: 06:00 Tuesday 09/12/2025 to 14:00 Tuesday 09/12/2025
The Orange Wind Warning for Donegal will come into effect this afternoon from 14:00 Tuesday 09/12/2025 and extend to 21:00 Tuesday 09/12/2025. “Storm Bram will bring very strong to gale force southerly winds with severe gusts. Impacts: Flooding of low-lying coastal areas, especially during high tide; Wave overtopping; Difficult travel conditions; Debris, loose objects displaced; Outdoor events impacted; Power outages”
A Status Red - Storm Warning is also in place from Loop Head to Erris Head to Malin Head with “South to southwest winds will occasionally reach violent storm force 11. Valid: 12:00 Tuesday 09/12/2025 to 20:00 Tuesday 09/12/2025”. This will be followed by an Status Orange – Storm warning for all coasts of Ireland and on the Irish Sea. Southerly winds, later veering southwesterly, will reach strong gale force 9 or storm force 10. Valid: 00:00 Tuesday 09/12/2025 to 00:00 Wednesday 10/12/2025
The public are asked to exercise caution during this period of inclement weather and to monitor Met Éireann forecasts as conditions can change quickly. Visit https://www.met.ie/ for the most up to date information. Information is also available across the Met Éireann App, social media platforms (@meteireann) and other news media sources.
Donegal County Council have activated their Severe Weather Assessment Team and are continuing to monitor the evolving situation and all Council resources are at a heightened state of readiness in response to this period of unsettled weather.
Donegal County Council can be contacted during normal business hours on 074 91 53900 and in the event of an out-of-hours emergency the Council’s Road Service can be contacted on 074 91 72288. For emergencies requiring the assistance of the Fire Service call 999 or 112.
Check www.donegalcoco.ie and social media channels for information on road closures, flooding updates, and community alerts.
You can keep up to date on conditions by signing up for free alerts to your phone by registering at www.mapalerter.com/donegal or by following Donegal County Council on Facebook or on X @DonegalCouncil.
